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Cockpit Cockpit Around the steering wheel: controls and displays 1 2 3 4 5 6 Convertible: opening and closing rear window 41 Convertible: opening and closing windows together 41 Convertible: opening and closing rear windows 41 Opening and closing front windows 40 Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 55 Adjusting exterior mirrors 55 Automatic curb monitor 56 7 Turn signals 65 High beams, headlamp flasher 106 High-beam assistant* 106 Roadside parking lamps 106 Check Control 81 Computer 77 10 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG
Cockpit Cockpit Around the steering wheel: controls and displays 1 2 3 4 5 6 Convertible: opening and closing rear window 41 Convertible: opening and closing windows together 41 Convertible: opening and closing rear windows 41 Opening and closing front windows 40 Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 55 Adjusting exterior mirrors 55 Automatic curb monitor 56 7 Turn signals 65 High beams, headlamp flasher 106 High-beam assistant* 106 Roadside parking lamps 106 Check Control 81 Computer 77 10 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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...sound output on/off and adjusting volume 161 18 Heated seats* 55 PDC Park Distance Control* 87 DTC Dynamic Traction Control 89 Convertible: opening the convertible top 44 Convertible: closing the convertible top 44 19 Bracket for cup holder 120 20 Controller 16 Can be turned, pressed, or moved in four directions 21 ... 112 Defrosting windows and removing condensation 112 Rear window defroster 112 15 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation 10 Central locking system 34 Driving tips Controls At a glance
...sound output on/off and adjusting volume 161 18 Heated seats* 55 PDC Park Distance Control* 87 DTC Dynamic Traction Control 89 Convertible: opening the convertible top 44 Convertible: closing the convertible top 44 19 Bracket for cup holder 120 20 Controller 16 Can be turned, pressed, or moved in four directions 21 ... 112 Defrosting windows and removing condensation 112 Rear window defroster 112 15 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation 10 Central locking system 34 Driving tips Controls At a glance
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... commands. This frees you of various vehicle systems without taking your oral commands into control signals for the selected systems and provides support in the Convertible This symbol on the Control Display when you can be spoken as commands. Say the command. Voice commands Activating voice command system 1. This symbol is... that applies for the voice command system in Owner's Manual {...} Say the specified commands word for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG
... commands. This frees you of various vehicle systems without taking your oral commands into control signals for the selected systems and provides support in the Convertible This symbol on the Control Display when you can be spoken as commands. Say the command. Voice commands Activating voice command system 1. This symbol is... that applies for the voice command system in Owner's Manual {...} Say the specified commands word for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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...book, only use names in the language of the voice command system and do not use abbreviations. > Keep the doors, windows and glass sunroof* or convertible top closed to page 197.< For voice commands, bear the following in the vehicle while speaking. 26 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 ...600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG Voice command system Notes The mobile phone can also be operated with voice commands, refer to prevent interference from ambient noise. > Avoid background noises...
...book, only use names in the language of the voice command system and do not use abbreviations. > Keep the doors, windows and glass sunroof* or convertible top closed to page 197.< For voice commands, bear the following in the vehicle while speaking. 26 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 ...600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG Voice command system Notes The mobile phone can also be operated with voice commands, refer to prevent interference from ambient noise. > Avoid background noises...
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...is no longer possible to lock the vehicle using a key. Make sure that no . 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if persons are opened. Open the start menu. 2. Press.... 8. Opening luggage compartment lid Press the button for at least 3 seconds. Coupe: during the opening process to page 30. Watch the convertible top during opening .< For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Confirmation signals You can trigger the...
...is no longer possible to lock the vehicle using a key. Make sure that no . 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if persons are opened. Open the start menu. 2. Press.... 8. Opening luggage compartment lid Press the button for at least 3 seconds. Coupe: during the opening process to page 30. Watch the convertible top during opening .< For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Confirmation signals You can trigger the...
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... interference received, including interference that no . 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG When unlocking 1. Convenient operation You can turn of the convertible top to upper field if necessary. Turn and hold the key in the Convertible. This opens the start menu. 2. Keep a close eye on the opening process of the...
... interference received, including interference that no . 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG When unlocking 1. Convenient operation You can turn of the convertible top to upper field if necessary. Turn and hold the key in the Convertible. This opens the start menu. 2. Keep a close eye on the opening process of the...
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... the key toward the right up to page 30, fit the luggage-compartment lid lock. Convertible: if the convertible top is not completely open the luggage compartment lid while the alarm system is located under the BMW emblem. All keys, refer to the stop: the luggage compartment lid opens. If the ...Unlocking manually Press the button: The luggage compartment lid opens, provided that the closing Opening from outside Closing Press the upper half of the BMW emblem or press the button on the interior trim of the luggage compartment lid make it is not locked or the hotel function is clear...
... the key toward the right up to page 30, fit the luggage-compartment lid lock. Convertible: if the convertible top is not completely open the luggage compartment lid while the alarm system is located under the BMW emblem. All keys, refer to the stop: the luggage compartment lid opens. If the ...Unlocking manually Press the button: The luggage compartment lid opens, provided that the closing Opening from outside Closing Press the upper half of the BMW emblem or press the button on the interior trim of the luggage compartment lid make it is not locked or the hotel function is clear...
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... an acoustic alarm > by switching on the hazard warning flashers > by using the remote control, refer to page 32, or With the convertible top closed , it downward in the direction of the remote control, refer to page 33. Before opening of the luggage compartment for Part ...01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls > To movements in the vehicle interior: interior motion sensor, refer to arrow. The convertible top cannot be opened if the convertible top compartment floor is armed or disarmed at the door ...
... an acoustic alarm > by switching on the hazard warning flashers > by using the remote control, refer to page 32, or With the convertible top closed , it downward in the direction of the remote control, refer to page 33. Before opening of the luggage compartment for Part ...01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls > To movements in the vehicle interior: interior motion sensor, refer to arrow. The convertible top cannot be opened if the convertible top compartment floor is armed or disarmed at the door ...
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... the following situations: > In two-level garages > The indicator lamp below the interior rearview mirror flashes continuously: the system is locked. Convertible: Monitors the interior up briefly and then flashes continuously. Even if you were away. > When transporting on car-carrying trains, by sea...towing. in your hand. Interior motion sensor Coupe: In order for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG Falling Functional requirement > The vehicle or the luggage compartment lid can trigger false alarms, refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms. Avoiding unintentional ...
... the following situations: > In two-level garages > The indicator lamp below the interior rearview mirror flashes continuously: the system is locked. Convertible: Monitors the interior up briefly and then flashes continuously. Even if you were away. > When transporting on car-carrying trains, by sea...towing. in your hand. Interior motion sensor Coupe: In order for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG Falling Functional requirement > The vehicle or the luggage compartment lid can trigger false alarms, refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms. Avoiding unintentional ...
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...second, but do not grasp the door handle. Please make sure that no . 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Opening luggage compartment lid separately Driving tips You can only be started if the vehicle detects that the ...vehicle. Should a short delay occur when opening or closing if necessary.< Watch during the closing the windows, the glass sunroof or the convertible top, the system is checking whether a remote control is located in the following. Therefore, please familiarize yourself with the engine running, a...
...second, but do not grasp the door handle. Please make sure that no . 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Opening luggage compartment lid separately Driving tips You can only be started if the vehicle detects that the ...vehicle. Should a short delay occur when opening or closing if necessary.< Watch during the closing the windows, the glass sunroof or the convertible top, the system is checking whether a remote control is located in the following. Therefore, please familiarize yourself with the engine running, a...
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... automatically. You can close the windows in button 1 and switch 2 light up for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG At a glance Press switch 2: > Down to the resistance point: The rear window continues to open as long as you keep the switch pressed. ... as you press the switch. The LEDs go out. > Press switch to resistance point: The window continues to deactivate the function. Together Convertible: Opening, closing To close the side windows while the vehicle is being driven, always close tightly at higher speeds.< Controls Reference Mobility Communications...
... automatically. You can close the windows in button 1 and switch 2 light up for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG At a glance Press switch 2: > Down to the resistance point: The rear window continues to open as long as you keep the switch pressed. ... as you press the switch. The LEDs go out. > Press switch to resistance point: The window continues to deactivate the function. Together Convertible: Opening, closing To close the side windows while the vehicle is being driven, always close tightly at higher speeds.< Controls Reference Mobility Communications...
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...approx. 1 minute, as long as the safety system might fail to page 39. Opening and closing You can close the convertible top.< For information on the window prevents normal closing, proceed as thin objects, and the window would continue closing force exceeds ...keep it in the range of movement of obstructions, such as follows: 1. Closing without the pinch protection system. Convertible: the rear side windows and rear window are operational whenever the ignition is interrupted and the window reopens slightly. ... outside or if, for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG
...approx. 1 minute, as long as the safety system might fail to page 39. Opening and closing You can close the convertible top.< For information on the window prevents normal closing, proceed as thin objects, and the window would continue closing force exceeds ...keep it in the range of movement of obstructions, such as follows: 1. Closing without the pinch protection system. Convertible: the rear side windows and rear window are operational whenever the ignition is interrupted and the window reopens slightly. ... outside or if, for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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...closing Sliding visor 1. Driving without having completed the opening and closing action can occur. In order to damage or injury. Do not leave the convertible top in the desired direction. Never move the sliding visor in its storage compartment for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © ...08/08 BMW AG Here are a few tips for getting the maximum pleasure from theft. Do not place any objects on the convertible top; Nonetheless, even if the convertible top is closed, only keep valuables in the passenger compartment can continue the...
...closing Sliding visor 1. Driving without having completed the opening and closing action can occur. In order to damage or injury. Do not leave the convertible top in the desired direction. Never move the sliding visor in its storage compartment for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © ...08/08 BMW AG Here are a few tips for getting the maximum pleasure from theft. Do not place any objects on the convertible top; Nonetheless, even if the convertible top is closed, only keep valuables in the passenger compartment can continue the...
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... goes out as soon as these might inhibit closing action several times in the desired direction by pressing the appropriate button. The convertible top compartment lid cannot be opened .< Refer to damage.< Navigation Convenient operation with the screwdriver and then pull 45 Online Edition ...for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment When the button for approx. 15 minutes before it manually. otherwise, the top mechanism can lead to pages...
... goes out as soon as these might inhibit closing action several times in the desired direction by pressing the appropriate button. The convertible top compartment lid cannot be opened .< Refer to damage.< Navigation Convenient operation with the screwdriver and then pull 45 Online Edition ...for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment When the button for approx. 15 minutes before it manually. otherwise, the top mechanism can lead to pages...
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...as shown in the direc- 3. Insert the Allen wrench as far as it must be damaged.< 2. Reach into the resulting openings and raise the convertible top compartment lid 2 as far as possible into the opening and turn firmly in the illustration. 2. Completely open . 4. Opening rear window manually... restraints. Grasp the top with the other person, pull the two sides of the convertible top out simulta46 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG During manual convertible top operation, the luggage compartment lid cannot be opened .< 5. Push the cover 1...
...as shown in the direc- 3. Insert the Allen wrench as far as it must be damaged.< 2. Reach into the resulting openings and raise the convertible top compartment lid 2 as far as possible into the opening and turn firmly in the illustration. 2. Completely open . 4. Opening rear window manually... restraints. Grasp the top with the other person, pull the two sides of the convertible top out simulta46 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG During manual convertible top operation, the luggage compartment lid cannot be opened .< 5. Push the cover 1...
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... 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Do not carry out the next operation, raising top ends, until the top has been swung forward, otherwise damage can occur.< Controls At a glance Fold the top ends down onto the convertible top compartment lid. 6. Press the upper...
... 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Do not carry out the next operation, raising top ends, until the top has been swung forward, otherwise damage can occur.< Controls At a glance Fold the top ends down onto the convertible top compartment lid. 6. Press the upper...
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...back to safety belts provided on page 55 and the information on the active front head restraints on page 52. Convertible: with the wind deflector fitted, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is...to be damaged.< With the sports seat*, you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position. 1 2 3 4 5 Angle Longitudinal direction Height Backrest Convertible: head restraints, refer to page 53 > Increase or decrease curvature: press front or rear section of switch. > Move curvature up or ...switch. 50 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG
...back to safety belts provided on page 55 and the information on the active front head restraints on page 52. Convertible: with the wind deflector fitted, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is...to be damaged.< With the sports seat*, you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position. 1 2 3 4 5 Angle Longitudinal direction Height Backrest Convertible: head restraints, refer to page 53 > Increase or decrease curvature: press front or rear section of switch. > Move curvature up or ...switch. 50 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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... unlocking or switch on radio readiness, refer to page 16. 1. The last positions of the lumbar support is not stored in the memory. In the Convertible, only this feature, always make sure that the footwell behind the seat as a result of a rearward movement of the seat.< The system cancels the adjustment... memory button 1, 2 or 3: The LED goes out. There is empty and unobstructed. The adjusting procedure for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Requesting with remote control Controls 2. At a glance
... unlocking or switch on radio readiness, refer to page 16. 1. The last positions of the lumbar support is not stored in the memory. In the Convertible, only this feature, always make sure that the footwell behind the seat as a result of a rearward movement of the seat.< The system cancels the adjustment... memory button 1, 2 or 3: The LED goes out. There is empty and unobstructed. The adjusting procedure for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Requesting with remote control Controls 2. At a glance
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...belt system integrated in back. > Forward: pull up. 53 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Front seats: adjusting distance to an unexpected movement of the seat.< Coupe: releasing ... belt can be hooked onto it easier to fasten the safety belt more conveniently. Otherwise, you to get in the seat makes it . Convertible: releasing backrest Move the switch up . > Back: push the button and slide the headrest cushion toward the rear. Do not place any...
...belt system integrated in back. > Forward: pull up. 53 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Front seats: adjusting distance to an unexpected movement of the seat.< Coupe: releasing ... belt can be hooked onto it easier to fasten the safety belt more conveniently. Otherwise, you to get in the seat makes it . Convertible: releasing backrest Move the switch up . > Back: push the button and slide the headrest cushion toward the rear. Do not place any...
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...hazard. Remove the remote control from the ignition lock 61 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Manual transmission 3. Firmly apply the handbrake. 4. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic... Radio readiness and ignition switched off All indicator and warning lamps in closed rooms, otherwise the inhalation of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter.< Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it running , as otherwise the vehicle could roll.< Manual transmission 1. Sport...
...hazard. Remove the remote control from the ignition lock 61 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Manual transmission 3. Firmly apply the handbrake. 4. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic... Radio readiness and ignition switched off All indicator and warning lamps in closed rooms, otherwise the inhalation of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter.< Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it running , as otherwise the vehicle could roll.< Manual transmission 1. Sport...